Farm, Family, Fabric, and Piggy

Farm, Family, Fabric, and Piggy

When I was considering leaving my professional career early, I came to realize that these 3 F’s were my motivating factors:    FAMILY: I wanted to be closer to my two adult children and their partners.    FABRIC: I wanted to focus on my fabric art business.  ...

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1+1=3: Chosen By Shelter Cats

1+1=3: Chosen By Shelter Cats

When my son was 10, we decided it would be a good idea to adopt a cat. My only condition was it had to be litter trained already. We found a no-kill shelter 25 minutes away and headed off. I should have known when the sign on the door said Two for One Special – Today...

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Goodbyes Are Hard: Thoughts on Pet Loss

Goodbyes Are Hard: Thoughts on Pet Loss

The death of a family pet can be heart-wrenching, whether it was anticipated (as in old age) or a sudden event.  That warm nose no longer nuzzles you and the pitter patter of feet on the hardwood floor cannot be heard at 4 AM.  You start to say “Let’s go for a walk”...

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